One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

In an instant, Onigumo's massive body arrived before them, and eight jet-black longswords, carrying a ferocious aura, slashed down.

The oncoming wind pressure made Kilo's white hair stand on end.

Faced with the powerful offensive, his eyes narrowed, and he took a deep breath, even creating faint white streaks of wind.

His muscles relaxed first, then suddenly he exerted force, becoming as hard as iron, unleashing all his power as he met the Onigumo's slash head-on.

Bang!

The shockwave spread, cracking the ground beneath their feet and sending surrounding rocks flying.

Kiro felt an immense force coming from his hand, and his body flew backward uncontrollably.

boom!

His body flew backward at high speed and slammed into the wall behind him, creating a deep, human-shaped crater.

Kilo staggered out of the middle, took two steps, then bent over and spat out a mouthful of blood, his vision blurring.

What kind of power is this?!

Kilo felt as if he had just been thrown by a large truck on the national highway, and his whole body felt like it was falling apart.

Looking up, Onigumo was closing in step by step, his killing intent palpable.

The six spider arms on its back were twisted and menacing, exuding a terrifying and invisible sense of oppression.

Kuka and Chigo smiled; it seemed that Kilo's defeat was only a matter of time.

As a vice admiral, although he is only a branch vice admiral, Onigumo's strength is undeniable.

Kiro's mind raced, searching for a way to break the deadlock.

He really didn't want to use the power of the markings until the very last step.

Although my physique is now strong enough, the spots will eventually drain my vitality.

However, the current situation left him no room for hesitation.

If this continues, he will die at the hands of Onigumo.

Using the points he had just gained, he decided to fight to the death.

Kilo summoned the control panel, his gaze fixed on the skill bar, his mind focused.

Should I upgrade to "Spots" (Beginner)?

This upgrade requires 60 points.

[Confirmed, points being deducted]

[Current points remaining: 12]

[Unlocked Effect: Transparent World]

[Description: A divine realm that perceives all things, capable of seeing through body structure, predicting movements, and achieving a state of absolute control and selflessness]

A flood of complex memories rushed into his mind, and Kiro slowly closed his eyes.

Before him, Onigumo's eight long swords danced in the wind, closing in step by step.

His sinister gaze was fixed on the white-haired swordsman. Kiro seemed to have been seriously injured by his own attack and could no longer get up.

"Do you want to give up now?"

Onigumo's face was grim. "Unfortunately, I won't give you another chance."

The sudden deaths of his two trusted confidants caused Onigumo's heart to bleed.

Two of his carefully cultivated and loyal elites were defeated in the small West Sea by an unknown junior.

Just as he was about to step forward and finish off Kiro, Onigumo suddenly stopped, his gaze filled with suspicion and uncertainty.

A terrifying aura gradually rose from the white-haired swordsman, an invisible aura sweeping around him, a strong wind howling, causing him to squint.

Suddenly, Onigumo's gaze froze.

He saw several hideous crimson lines appear on Kiro's face, almost covering his upper body, giving it a messy and broken appearance.

Not only that, the boy's originally gray hair turned completely white, as pure as snow.

But what moved Onigumo was the powerful aura emanating from Kiro.

This level of fluctuation is comparable to, and perhaps even slightly surpasses, that of Onigumo himself.

Kilo exhaled a visible plume of white steam, raised his head, and his face was extremely calm, as if he had lost all emotional fluctuations, and his previous killing intent had vanished without a trace.

Kiro looked at the burly figure of Onigumo, his gaze gradually penetrating through the surface of the body, as if he could see the contraction of every muscle, the turning of the joints, and even the flow of power.

The ultimate state of a swordsman from the Demon Slayer world—the Transparent World.

Onigumo frowned and muttered, "Playing tricks!"

He stomped his foot and charged toward Kilo, but suddenly stopped midway, his pupils shrinking.

Kilo has disappeared without a trace.

But Onigumo didn't see it at all. When did Kiro disappear?!

It was as if... Kiro had vanished from his senses into thin air?!

The next moment, a terrifying whistling sound came from behind. Onigumo hurriedly turned around to defend himself, only to feel an equally powerful force coming from his hands.

He staggered back two steps and looked around, but still couldn't see Kiro. There were only arcs of electricity jumping around, leaving afterimages as they moved at high speed.

Onigumo gritted his teeth and unleashed his full Observation Haki, attempting to detect Kiro's next move.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

"Found you!" Onigumo's face twisted into a ferocious grin as he slashed with all his might at an empty spot.

The next moment, eight longswords pierced through the afterimage left by Kiro and slammed into the ground.

A giant crater, ten meters in diameter, was completely formed in a very short time.

The next moment...

Chi Chi Chi!

Three consecutive sword strikes landed on the side of Onigumo's neck, catching him completely off guard.

But surprisingly, the dragon-slaying armor covered in a bright white light only managed to cut fine dents in the black and purple armored armor, without breaking through its defenses.

The next moment, Kiro's figure instantly appeared in an open space in front of him.

His calm eyes narrowed as he looked at the ghost spider, who was drenched in a cold sweat.

Unexpectedly, the opponent's Armament Haki was so strong that his attack, which seized on an opening, was ineffective.

If the enemy cannot be defeated in a short time, this battle may drag on into a protracted war.

This is undoubtedly very disadvantageous for Kilo, who has activated both the Mark and Thunderclap techniques simultaneously.

His physical strength probably won't last that long.

In an instant, Kiro disappeared, leaving a deep crater in the paving stones behind him.

The next second, he appeared in front of Onigumo, his Dragon Slayer sword slicing through the air with a piercing, sharp whistle.

Dangdang Dangdang!

With three loud bangs, all eight of Onigumo's longswords were knocked away. Kiro's power after activating his mark was in no way inferior to Onigumo's.

Knowing that his defenses were wide open, Onigumo's expression froze, and he hurriedly activated his Armament Haki to protect his entire body.

Swish swish!

In an instant, a burst of sword light enveloped the Ghost Spider, and dozens of sword strikes slashed at him, leaving crisscrossing wounds on his body.

However, thanks to the protection of Armament Haki, these wounds were not deep and therefore not fatal.

Feeling the pain emanating from his body, Onigumo felt a surge of urgency. Without further hesitation, he channeled his Armament Haki into his hand.

A subtle tremor emanated from the Onigumo's longsword and spread outwards.

A terrifying fluctuation was brewing, as if something horrific was about to arrive.

"Eight-Sword Style: Ripple Slash!!"

With all his muscles engaged, Onigumo was about to unleash his ultimate strike when he felt a chilling sensation spread through his body.

The taut muscles froze for a moment under the cold, the force stagnated, and the power of the sword move instantly diminished by eight or nine tenths.

As if he had foreseen the future, Kiro instantly sensed the strangeness of the Oni Spider. The moment frost appeared on the Oni Spider's body, he transformed into a blur and pounced straight at it.

The dragon-slaying technique, accompanied by a piercing sonic boom, was reflected in Onigumo's pupils.

A sense of impending death suddenly gripped his mind.

If I can't dodge this attack, I'll die!!!

Ignoring the sudden appearance of frost, Onigumo's face contorted in a ferocious grimace.

His muscles bulged all over his body, and eight sword shadows swept outwards at a terrifying speed!

"Eight-Sword Style: Death Moon!"

A jet-black ring of blade light cleaved through the Oni Spider, its sharp edge seemingly unstoppable, cutting through all obstacles in its path.

A moment later, the blade's edge gradually dissipated.

Everything around the Oni Spider has been completely destroyed, leaving only a desolate pit.

The surrounding buildings and walls were cut in half by the blade's edge, collapsing and crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough cough..."

Blood was spitting from his mouth as he struggled to his feet. Before he could even check his condition, he cautiously looked around.

"Is he/she dead?"

Suddenly, a freezing sensation surged through his body again. Onigumo noticed a thin layer of frost on his hands, but the terrifyingly low temperature made him move slowly.

This ability...

Aokiji?!

Onigumo's eyes widened, and he was about to shout angrily when he felt a whooshing sound behind him.

He quickly turned around, only to see Kiro standing in front of him, his expression calm and devoid of any emotion, his eyes looking down at him with disdain.

He held the Dragon Slayer sword high in his hand, its terrifying sharpness gleaming.

Hurricane, flames, and fluorescent white light—three different elements intertwined on the blade, brewing a terrifying aura.

Onigumo's pupils trembled, reflecting the scaly swordsman before him, whose aura was as fierce as a demon.

The white-haired swordsman was backlit, his face shrouded in shadow, making it impossible to see his features clearly.

Only a pair of calm yet cruel black eyes flashed red, coldly staring at the Onigumo.

Behind him, an inky shadow outlined a gigantic, terrifying swordsman phantom, beneath whose blade writhed countless souls, their screams echoing into Onigumo's ears.

Two black eyes flashing red light simultaneously looked at Onigumo, their emotionless gazes seeming like the Grim Reaper's call.

Onigumo's eyes widened in horror. He raised eight longswords, wanting to fight back, but all his strength was frozen in ice, and he could no longer muster any more.

In Kilo's eyes, the world suddenly darkened, as if everything had disappeared, leaving only a pure white thread guiding his sword swing.

laugh.

With lightning speed, the blade swept across, cutting along the opening line and effortlessly breaking through Onigumo's Armament Haki.

Blood splattered, and everything in front of Onigumo's eyes darkened and turned black at an alarming rate.

"What...is this...?"

As his last thought settled, Onigumo's imposing figure collapsed heavily to the ground, never to be heard again.

Kilo flicked the blood off his longsword and sheathed the dragon-slaying sword.

[A naval elite vice admiral has been killed, points +554]